fixturemate by trinckle: Design Custom Fixtures in Minutes Without CAD Expertise

Introducing

Address the Manufacturing Skills Gap

80% of manufacturers report skilled labor shortages. fixturemate democratizes fixture design. Traditional fixture design requires manufacturing engineers with CAD expertise and expensive software licenses. fixturemate changes this—your technicians and AM operators can now create production-ready fixtures without any CAD knowledge, freeing up engineering resources for higher-value work.

The Challenge

Engineering bottlenecks for routine fixture design
2-3 day wait times for simple fixtures
Expensive CAD licenses and training requirements
Limited engineering bandwidth for production tooling

The Solution

Wizard-style interface built for non-CAD users
20-minute fixture design from concept to print-ready
No additional software or licensing costs
Integrated workflow within GrabCAD Print Pro

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Results

Proven Results from Manufacturing Use Cases

CMM Inspection Users

Before: CMM setup using traditional blocks took 1+ hours
After: fixturemate-designed fixtures reduce setup to minutes
Result: Dramatically improved inspection throughput

Manufacturing Tooling Operations

Before: 3-hour setup times for fixture deployment
After: 20-minute setup with fixturemate-designed fixtures
Result: 85% reduction in fixture deployment time

Capabilities

Complete Fixture Design Capabilities

What You Can Create

Assembly fixtures – Hold components during assembly operations
Welding fixtures – Position parts for consistent weld quality
Measuring fixtures – Enable repeatable dimensional inspection
Inspection gauges – Custom go/no-go gauges for quality control
Machining fixtures – Secure workpieces for CNC operations
Carrier trays – Transport and organize components efficiently

Intelligent Design Features

Automatic negative creation by subtracting complex geometries
Smart offset control for secure fit without binding
Built-in component library with industry-standard hardware
Support structure optimization for 3D printing success
Material efficiency algorithms to minimize waste

Workflow

Simple 4-Step Process

20 minutes from start to print queue.

1. Import Your Workpiece

Use GrabCAD Print's powerful CAD import to bring in your part geometry. Supports all major CAD formats.

2. Generate Support Structures

Click to automatically create intelligent support structures optimized for your workpiece geometry.

3. Configure Clamps & Clearances

Select clamp style from the built-in library and set clearances using simple slider controls ─ no CAD knowledge required.

4. Export & Print

Hit "Export" to generate your print-ready fixture. The design flows directly into your GrabCAD Print Pro project.

Features

No CAD Skills Required

The wizard-style interface was specifically designed for manufacturing technicians, not CAD experts. If you can operate a 3D printer, you can design professional fixtures with fixturemate.

Key Accessibility Features

Visual workflow guidance with step-by-step instructions
Intuitive controls using sliders and dropdown menus
Real-time preview shows fixture design as you build it
Error prevention with built-in design validation
One-click optimization for 3D printing success

Enterprise-Ready Features

Local installation – Runs entirely on your computer
No cloud connection required – Protect your IP and designs
Integrated with GrabCAD Print Pro security features
Seamless IT deployment through existing GrabCAD infrastructure

Works with Your Entire Stratasys Fleet

Because fixturemate lives inside GrabCAD Print Pro, it supports every Stratasys technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does fixturemate cost?

fixturemate is included with every GrabCAD Print Pro license at no additional charge.

When is it available?

Q3 2025 for all GrabCAD Print Pro users. Join the waitlist for early access opportunities.

Can I use fixtures with non-Stratasys printers?

Yes, you can export fixture geometry in STL or 3MF format, though Stratasys recommends our proven materials for industrial-grade results.

What support is available?

Full support through the GrabCAD Print customer support team at print@grabcad.com.

I'm already using standalone fixturemate—what happens?

Contact your Stratasys representative to discuss transition to the integrated GrabCAD Print Pro version.

About trinckle

trinckle empowers the automotive, manufacturing, and medical industries with advanced design automation software for digital manufacturing. Their flagship product, fixturemate, enables anyone to design manufacturing fixtures in under 20 minutes, cutting typical design costs by up to 90%. For more information, visit trinckle.com.

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